What first comes to mind when.....

[jeremy_283]

Rough idle, dies sometimes when I let off the throttle (not much though), 5,000 miles, ridden moderate to hard

 

[spencerrr]

idle not set at 1100. check to see if it's below 1000 when warm if it is, then it's to low.

 

[karnage]

Dieing could be a vacuum leak somewhere maybe??Check idle first and reset if needed.

 

[badazgtp]

Had that issue when I first got mine. Idle was too low and the plugs were dirty. Adjusted the idle and cleaned the plugs and it hasn't done it since.

 

[dadofthree]

All good suggestions, idle, plugs, air filter, bad fuel, any rust in that tank ? Anything added just before this happened ?

 

[expat1970]

does your FI light come on?

 

[jeremy_283]

the FI light comes on when it dies, but is that just cause its not running? or what?

 

[expat1970]

you are right , comes on cuz engine stalls like when you key on. id try the suggestion already posted then

 

[KvHotDog4]

I had the same issues. More than likely its your idle too low. 900 - 1100 is whats recommended. I keep mine set right on 1000 rpm. Good luck and post up what you find out.

 

[jphilipson]

It needs what people refer to as a "tune up". When was the last time the plugs, air filter etc was checked and replaced?

 

[jeremy_283]

1500-2000 miles ago, lol.... surprised no-one has mentioned valves... nothing hints at this?

 

[jeremy_283]

and 1500 or so for plugs... oil just changed like 500 miles ago and airfilter was clean too

 

[jeremy_283]

it has had its redline raised a little bit.. (not sure how much) but through ECU editor........ on the tach it cuts out at 11,500

 

[Strife]

What is idle set at? You try running a product like "SEAFOAM" through it?

 

[spencerrr]

some pics of how to adjust the idle up a little, what is your idle when the bike is warm?

 

[jeremy_283]

where do I get that big of a screwdriver? and how should I check the idle RPM? I thought I read somewhere where seafoam was screwing with some bikes?

 

[spencerrr]

you really dont need the screwdriver to be that long get a regular sized one it should fit. look at the tachometer. when the bike gets warm turn the screwdriver until it stats to raise the rpm's to at least 1100 or a little above the 1 on the tach. you should be good after that. some people say the screw vibrates loose , so you might want to put some lock tight on the screw to keep it from backing out again. hope this helps

 

[Strife]

Can raise the tank to get sat the screw with ease. Tank rod that holds your tank up should be under you hump/rear seat. like stated you want the motor idling at 110ish warm. That lever by the clutch is a fast idle lever. You use that to boost idle when she is cold and put it back to original position after she warms up. Many confuse it thinking it is a Choke.

You can also use that "fast idle" lever to temp adjust your idle till you get in there with a screwdriver.

1st pick is the actual idle screw. 2nd is for the fast idle if it needs adjusting. Fast idle should bring motor up to about 3500rpm(warm)...

 

[RussellJ]

The FI light should not come on from a stall just because the RPMs are too low. My RPMs are too low and mine stalls (It is too hot for me to want to get in there and adjust it ) and my FI light does not come one. I would think there is another problem... Vaccuum lines I dont think can cause and FI light?.. I am not sure though